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PostgraduateMusM

Composition (Instrumental and Vocal Composition)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£14,200Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal Composition) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) master's course offers intensive training for composers. We offer an invaluable opportunity for composers to hone their skills and develop their personal voice, through an outstanding programme of workshops with leading professional musicians. These opportunities provide excellent preparation for careers in the professional world, or for subsequent doctoral study. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Compositional Techniques
Orchestration and Instrumentation
Vocal Writing and Text Setting
Research Methods in Music
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Ensemble Workshop and Collaboration
Dissertation in Composition
Contemporary Music Analysis and Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,200

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£14,200

Home Student Fee

£6,850

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,000£29,500
3 years£15,500£21,000£26,500
5 years£24,500£29,000£35,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Composition (Instrumental and Vocal Composition) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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